Aria’s POVVictor quickly turned on the lights, the sudden brightness filling the room and dispelling the shadows. “Let’s check it out,” he whispered. We moved cautiously into the hallway, our footsteps echoing in the quiet house. Victor inspected every corner and he even peeked into some of the su
Aria’s POVI froze when I felt his hand slip behind my back, gently rubbing in small, circular motions. It was innocent enough, but the way his touch spread warmth through my body—warming parts of me that I had tried to bury for so long—was anything but. My breath hitched as I felt his knee brush ag
Victor’s POVI wanted to kiss her. I could feel it—the urge was so strong it almost hurt. The way she looked at me, the ease in her voice, the way she was open and vulnerable... it all drew me in. But I hesitated, afraid that one wrong move could shatter whatever connection we were rebuilding.Inste
Aria’s POVI tried to push away the feelings swirling inside me, but it was impossible. The kiss had opened a floodgate of desires and confusions I wasn't ready to face.Finally, I whispered, “I’ll go ahead, Victor. Good night.”I tried to move forward, but as I did, my toe slammed into something ha
Aria’s POVVictor’s fingers were still gently caressing my ankle, and the pain had definitely subsided. “You know,” I said, “I think the pain is much better now. I might be able to hop my way back to the bedroom.”Victor’s expression turned serious, and he shook his head adamantly. “No way. You migh
Victor’s POVSitting across from Mr. Everhart, I felt more nervous than I should have. It was ridiculous, really—I was a grown man, and yet here I was, hands fidgeting, wondering what the hell he was thinking. I glanced at the clock. Almost 2 am. The man had just caught Aria and me standing closely
Victor’s POVI froze, my heart hammering in my chest. I felt like the walls of the room were closing in on me, the guilt and shame pressing down, making it hard to breathe. He was asking me to explain the one thing I didn’t even have a good answer for myself.I swallowed hard, forcing myself to loo
Aria’s POVI woke up with a start, sunlight already streaming through the curtains. I blinked groggily, realizing how late it was. I must have overslept. Throwing the covers off, I quickly got dressed, my heart racing as the events of last night came rushing back.What had Victor and Dad talked abou
Victor’s POV“Daddy, look!” Jasmine exclaimed, holding up a rough sketch of her project. “The scent adventure machine is going to have buttons for each smell! Like this one is for the beach, and this one’s for the forest.”I crouched beside her, nodding appreciatively. “That’s brilliant, Jasmine. Yo
Aria’s POVThe meeting finally wrapped up, and I let out a breath I hadn’t realized I was holding. It had been a success, no doubt about that. The energy in the room had been electric as everyone threw out ideas and finalized plans for the grand launch of Serenity. Anticipation swelled within me as
Victor’s POVIt had only been a week since Aria and I had finally crossed the line we’d been dancing around for so long. A week since we admitted the depth of feelings we had for one another. Well, okay, I’m not really sure if her feelings are that deep yet… a voice suddenly whispered in my head, ma
Aria’s POVI looked at the woman closely. Now, dressed in jeans and a light sweater, she seemed younger, more approachable. But the moment her eyes met mine, her body language shifted. Her posture straightened, her laugh faded, and she glanced quickly at Victor before returning her attention to me.
Aria’s POVThe fireworks boomed across the sky, lighting up the darkness in bursts of vibrant red, gold, and silver. Jasmine’s gasp of excitement broke through the lingering tension in my chest, and I let out a shaky laugh.“It’s just fireworks,” I said aloud, more to reassure myself than anyone els
Victor’s POVThe laughter started the moment we arrived at the theme park and never seemed to stop. Jasmine darted ahead, pulling us toward the entrance with uncontainable energy, her small hand gripping mine tightly. The park was a kaleidoscope of colors and sounds—twinkling lights, cheerful music
Aria’s POVThe ride home was quiet, but it wasn’t uncomfortable. Victor’s hand rested on the gearshift, his fingers brushing mine occasionally. Each accidental touch sent a warm ripple through me, leaving me feeling both nervous and giddy. My heart was still dancing from the events of the night befo
The next morning, The sunlight streaming through the curtains was the first thing I noticed as I stirred awake. As I blinked against the light, memories of the previous night surged back like a wave, crashing over me with startling clarity. My breath hitched, and I sat up quickly, clutching the blan
Aria’s POV"Victor," I murmured breathlessly, barely recognizing my own voice. "Aria," he whispered back, his tone filled with a hunger that matched my own. His lips found mine again, urgent and unrelenting.We stumbled together through the hallway, his hands sliding beneath my blouse, fingertips s